RT Journal
A1 Kuehn BM
T1 DIsabilities and emergency care
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2013
FD February 27
VO 309
IS 8
SP 759
OP 759
DO 10.1001/jama.2013.1282
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2013.1282
AB
The researchers analyzed data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, a representative sample of noninstitutionalized individuals in the United States, and found that adults with disabilities account for 17% of the adult population but comprise 40% of emergency department visits, (Rasch EK et al. Health Serv Res. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.12025 [published online December 26, 2012]). Adults with disabilities also constitute 65% of individuals the authors classified as heavy users (those having 4 or more visits per year) of emergency departments. Disabilities were self-reported and defined as any limitation requiring help with activities of daily life.